Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has shared a video on Instagram showing her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, playfully complain about her busy schedule. In the clip sighted by Naija News, the lawmaker explained that whenever he tells Regina to rest, she responds by saying he is not her father. Ned Nwoko said: “The stress is from her not resting and when I complain She will now tell me, look you’re not my father.” Regina laughed, saying she never said so and that he is truly her all in all. “So Guys Dim was openly complaining that I don’t rest enough and…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has ordered the arrest of a former staff member, Olakunle Alex Folarin. Naija News reports that Folarin appeared on a matchmaking live programme hosted on Lege Miami’s social media platform. Folarin, who worked as a driver at the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Commission, was earlier dismissed for certificate forgery. Despite his sack, he was found to still be in possession of EFCC properties, including an identity card that should have been returned. Following this discovery, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede directed that he be arrested for unlawfully holding onto official items. The agency,…
It was a weekend of mixed fortunes for Nigerian footballers across Europe, with Alex Iwobi and Victor Osimhen all making their mark with decisive contributions for their clubs. At Craven Cottage, Alex Iwobi once again proved why he has become Fulham’s creative heartbeat. The Super Eagles midfielder delivered the assist for Emile Smith Rowe’s equaliser in the 1-1 draw against Manchester United. Iwobi, who is one of the few Nigerian footballers who played full 90 minutes in Europe last weekend, was a constant attacking threat, registering three shots and driving Fulham’s forward play. Since the start of last season, the 28-year-old…
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has weighed in on a Lagos court case where a young woman, Jennifer, was ordered to pay ₦450,000 for taking money meant for transport and failing to visit the person who sent it. Naija News reports that the case involved a man named Emmanuel, who gave Jennifer ₦30,000 to cover her travel to his home. After receiving the money, Jennifer reportedly did not show up and cut off communication, leading Emmanuel to report her to the authorities for fraud. The Magistrate Court found Jennifer guilty of financial deception and exploitation. The court awarded damages…
Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, has shared details of her childbirth journey after welcoming her first child with Tanzanian singer Juma Jux. The new mother explained that she was rushed to the hospital around 3 a.m. when labour contractions began. Naija News reports that this cut short her initial plan of dressing up and creating content for the moment. She said that her son arrived earlier than expected, even though his due date was set to fall on the same day as his father’s birthday. She wrote: “We had to rush to the hospital at 3am! Contractions…
Former Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh, has sued for peace in the state following his resignation from office. Dajoh, who stepped down on Sunday after reports of an impeachment plot against him, said he had accepted the development in good faith and was focused on moving forward. In a message posted on his social media pages on Monday, the lawmaker thanked supporters and colleagues for standing by him during his tenure. “I have moved on. I want to specially appreciate my constituents of Gboko West (Gbemacha) that first voted for me as a member…
The Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, has raised an alarm that Nigeria has the highest number of people without access to electricity globally, with an estimated 90 million citizens still in darkness. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Monday, Aliyu described the figure as disturbing but insisted that the federal government, in partnership with the private sector, was working aggressively to bridge the energy gap. “Nigeria has the highest number of people without access to electricity, and this is the first time that I am seeing a government dealing with it. In the world,…
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has announced the appointment of Dr Abdulateef Shittu as its new Director-General (DG), in what it described as a strategic restructuring of its secretariat to align with international best practices. Naija News reports that the announcement was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by Yunusa Abdullahi, who was also unveiled as the Forum’s new Director of Media and Strategic Communications. According to Abdullahi, the changes followed a comprehensive review conducted by consulting firm Deloitte, which was engaged to re-engineer NGF processes and strengthen its role as a subnational policy hub. “These changes are not…
Nollywood actress, Temitope Osoba, has opened up about how cancer almost prevented her from conceiving. Naija News reports that the thespian, in an interview on Oyinmomo TV, disclosed that she underwent a series of tests to confirm the cancer had not spread. According to Temitope, the doctors had told her she would not be able to conceive for the next five years because of the medications, as it would affect the baby. She, however, said she rejected the report, held onto her faith, and began praying and fasting over the issue. She said, “I was told I had cancer and…
Mixed feelings have continued to follow the expected return of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, as the six-month suspension of democratic institutions in the state gradually comes to an end. President Bola Tinubu had suspended democratic institutions in the state on March 18, 2025, following a bitter political feud between Fubara and his predecessor and political benefactor, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Naija News recalls that in their place, Tinubu appointed retired Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, as sole administrator. One…
